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Herb Butter

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on July 19, 2011

Time

20 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 1/3 cup)

Herb Butter

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 small shallot, minced1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
Herb Butter

Herb Butter

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Time

20 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 1/3 cup)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Why This Recipe Works

Herb butter is one of the easiest ways to add to flavor to a finished dish like soups, pasta, fish, and just about any cut of meat. We started with a few tablespoons of unsalted butter that we softened in order to make it easier to mix with the other ingredients. Shallot and garlic gave a big flavor boost, and parsley and chives added freshness.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.

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